decker leather

My name is Carly. I'm new to leather working. I started about 6 months ago and so far self taught on everything. I don't have enough money for a sewing machine so I've been stitching everything by hand. For now I am doing belts, dog collars, western headstalls, etc. Eventually I want to go to saddle making school and or boot making school. My dream is to have my own leather and silversmithing business. It's gonna take me a while but I finally know what I wanna be when I grow up.